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Guankou Ju (Stork's Mouth Abscess) is formed due to the deficiency of the Three Yin meridians, where turbid qi and damp-phlegm flow and accumulate in the Du Meridian. The lesion arises at the Weili point (located at the end of the spine), presenting as a high, pointed swelling. Initially, it resembles a fish stomach; over time, it protrudes like a stork's beak. Symptoms include chills in the morning and fever in the evening, with symptoms being lighter during the day and heavier at night. After ulceration, thin pus flows out uncontrollably, or fresh blood bleeds continuously. For patients developing this condition, those in their prime years can manage it, whereas for the elderly, it is a cause for concern.

In the initial stage, Ziyin Chushi Tang (Nourish Yin and Dampness-Resolving Decoction) should be used to harmonize the condition. If the disease has formed but not yet ulcerated, Heqi Yangrong Tang (Harmonize Qi and Nourish Blood Decoction) should be used to expel toxins. If ulcerated but not healing, Zishen Baoyuan Tang (Nourish Kidney and Protect Yuan Decoction) should be used for tonification. If it persists and forms a fistula, taking Hupo Lafan Wan (Amber and Wax-Alum Pill) combined with Xiantian Dazao Wan (Pre-heaven Great Creation Pill) yields excellent results.

Ziyin Chushi Tang (Nourish Yin and Dampness-Resolving Decoction)
Ziyin Chushi Tang consists of Zhimu (Anemarrhenae Rhizoma), Baishao (Paeoniae Radix Alba), Chuanxiong (Ligustici Chuanxiong Rhizoma), Danggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix), Shudi (Rehmanniae Radix Praeparata), Huangqin (Scutellariae Radix), Chaihu (Bupleuri Radix), Chenpi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium), Beimu (Fritillariae Thunbergii Bulbus), and Zexie (Alismatis Rhizoma); Digupi (Lycii Cortex) and Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma) are highly effective.
It treats initial symptoms of Guankou Ju such as morning chills and evening fevers, daytime lightness and nighttime heaviness, and symptoms resembling malaria.
Ingredients and Dosages: Chuanxiong, Danggui, Baishao, Shudi (each 1 qian); Chaihu, Huangqin, Chenpi, Zhimu, Beimu (each 8 fen); Zexie, Digupi, Gancao (each 5 fen).
Administration: Boil with two zhong of water and three slices of Shengjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens) until reduced to eight fen; take before meals.

Heqi Yangrong Tang (Harmonize Qi and Nourish Blood Decoction)
Heqi Yangrong Tang comprises Baizhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma), Renshen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma), Fuling (Poria), Shudi, and Chenpi; Danpi (Moutan Cortex), Gancao, and Chenxiang (Aquilariae Lignum Resinatum) are included, followed by Danggui.
It treats conditions where the aforementioned lesions have formed but cannot resolve internally, using this decoction to expel toxins.
Ingredients and Dosages: Renshen, Chenpi, Baizhu, Huangqi (Astragali Radix), Fuling, Danpi, Danggui, Shudi (each 1 qian); Chenxiang, Gancao (each 5 fen).
Administration: Boil with two zhong of water until reduced to eight fen; take before meals.

Zishen Baoyuan Tang (Nourish Kidney and Protect Yuan Decoction)
Zishen Baoyuan Tang consists of Duzhong (Eucommiae Cortex), Renshen, Baizhu, Fuzi (Aconiti Lateralis Radix Praeparata), Rougui (Cinnamomi Cortex), Danpi, Danggui, Fuling, ShanYurou (Corni Fructus), and Gancao; accompanied by Zao (Jujubae Fructus), Shengjiang, and Shudi.
It treats cases of the aforementioned condition characterized by weak Yuan Qi, continuous dripping of pus, and failure to heal over time.
Ingredients and Dosages: Renshen, Huangqi, Baizhu, Fuling, Guishen (Danggui Radix), Duzhong, ShanYurou, Mudanpi, Shudi (each 1 qian); Fuzi, Rougui, Gancao (each 5 fen).
Administration: Boil with two zhong of water, three slices of Shengjiang, two Zao, and seven pieces of Lianrou (Nelumbinis Semen); take before meals.

Hupo Lafan Wan (Amber and Wax-Alum Pill) (See section on Ulcerative Diseases)
Xiantian Dazao Wan (Pre-heaven Great Creation Pill) (See section on Flowing Abscesses)